University of Dallas

Undergraduate students presented their scholarly work at the third annual Undergraduate Research Symposium of the University of Dallas recently. Project topics included the medieval art and architecture of Gotland, a psychological investigation of birth control, aircraft materials, fatal pathogens, coral reefs and more. Several students had already shown their work at national conferences or successfully submitted their research for publication. "I think the symposium is one of the most important events that we have on campus because it is a celebration of our students and the work they have generated as a result of their UD education," said Chemistry Department Chair Ellen M. P. Steinmiller, Ph.D, who helped establish the event. Steinmiller added that UD students have conducted their laboratory research both on campus and around the country. "UD has a rich history of students being selected to conduct research at other universities in the summer through programs such as the highly competitive National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU)," Steinmiller said. "Other students are presenting work that they conducted in UD faculty research labs." Initially focused on the sciences, Undergraduate Research Day has since expanded to include projects in the humanities and art exhibitions.

Magda Rogg, a double major in Math and Human and Social Sciences, is the primary author of a scholarly article published in the Journal of Family Violence.

Ten University of Dallas students presented their research to a panel of university chemistry professors.

A group of senior psychology students from the University of Dallas recently presented peer-reviewed research at the 63rd annual convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA).

This summer five University of Dallas students assisted in the excavation of the ancient Latin city of Gabii. Located 11 miles east of Rome, Gabii was one of the largest cities in the region of Latium in antiquity, with its origins dating to the same time as the foundations of Rome.

University of Dallas rising senior Rachel Parkey presented research as part of a lectureship internship with the national presidential library and museum.

Five University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business students have received acceptance for their academic papers at various conferences.

Phil Wozniak, a University of Dallas senior, contributed to research that was published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.